enhancers.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar has historically been known to be used for medicinal purposes and has claims that it assists as a fat burner. If you have no tolerance for apple cider vinegar, you can purchase capsules at most whole food stores. Take two capsules before each meal.
Stevia Natural Sweetener
This can be found at most whole food stores. Stevia comes in powder packet form and also a liquid.
Basil
Bay Leaf Black Pepper Cayenne Pepper Celery Powder Chili Powder Cilantro Cinnamon Fennel
Garlic Powder, Paste or Cloves
Ginger Root
Horseradish Sauce - Fresh Ground, sugar free, found in refrigerated section.
Lemon Pepper Mustard Powder Onion Powder
Oregano
Paprika
Parsley
Red Pepper Rosemary Thyme Turmeric
Worcestershire Sauce- Sugar free
Beverages
Remember it is recommended for you to drink a minimum of ½ gallon of bottled or filtered water a day.
Bottled or Filtered Water
Coffee
Herbal Teas- Any tea bag assortment
Mineral Water
Non Dairy Unsweetened Soy Milk- Maximum allowed is 2 T per day
Milk 2 T per day
Unsweetened Tea
Snacks
Grissini Plain Sesame Breadsticks
Wasa Cracker Plain
Fruits & Vegetables
Only use fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. Canned food is prohibited due to added sugar and preservatives. If possible always try to buy organic.
Grapefruit
Green Apples
Lemons
Oranges
Strawberries
Asparagus
*Broccoli (Find out why broccoli was added to the new protocol at the end of this section)
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Celery
Cucumber
Green Bell Pepper
Green Leaf Lettuce
Spinach
Tomato
Tomato Paste- Prefer Organic with NO Sugar Added
White and Green Onions
Proteins
If possible always try to buy organic
Poultry
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, white meat only
Red Meat
Buffalo
Extra-Extra Lean Ground Beef
Filet Mignon
Organic Grass Fed Beef
Sirloin
Veal
Fish White Fish Only
Cod
Flounder
Grouper
Halibut
Sea Bass
Sole
Tilapia
Shellfish
Crab
Lobster
Scallops
Shrimp
* Why Was Broccoli Added To The New Protocol?
Many dieters that have read the original hCG diet protocol, written over 50 years ago may be questioning why broccoli was added to the new protocol. I decided to ask one of the physicians that modified the old protocol and here is what he said:
Dr. Larry Vickman comments, “Broccoli is our new addition to our modified hCG diet protocol. It is loaded with fiber and antioxidants along with many other nutritional factors. As it has a very low glycemic index and is composed mostly of cellulose and water. It does not raise your blood sugar appreciably and in this way it is much like celery. The caloric addition from broccoli is truly minimal and when you consider the multitude of health benefits it offers, it makes sense to include it in things you can eat with regularity. There are those who believe that it takes more energy to digest broccoli and celery than you would obtain from eating it. However, the caloric addition to your meals each day from eating either of them is at best minimal.”
Maintaining a Nutritional and Behavioral Journal Is Essential When Beginning the hCG Diet Protocol
A dieter on the hCG diet protocol that keeps a detailed journal by recording nutritional intake and behaviors can dramatically improve their chance of success.
Dieters who have made the commitment to do the hCG diet protocol must always remember that consistency is the key element. Keeping records in a journal daily will be the dieter’s most important tool on the protocol.
How does a person on the hCG diet go about creating a journal? Dieters on the hCG protocol can leverage the power of journaling by utilizing these tips:
